Import Compliance Manager

Potpourri Group; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Job summary

Potpourri Group Inc. is seeking an Import Compliance Manager to join the Merchandising team. The role focuses on daily import compliance activities to ensure prompt delivery while negotiating contracts and maintaining inventories.

Responsibilities include HTS classification, ACE navigation, audits, and coordination with brokers and freight carriers. The candidate will review docs, manage U.S. regulatory filings, and support purchasing with ship dates and MOQs.

Qualifications

• Expert HTS/CROSS knowledge is required.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years of import/compliance experience.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word and Access.

Responsibilities

• Classify products using HTS; understand the harmonized tariff schedule.
• Navigate ACE and perform 7501 audits for accuracy.
• Manage import compliance with U.S. agencies (U.S. F&W, FDA, EPA, CPSC, FCC, USDA).
• Assist import brokers and freight carriers with shipment coordination.
• Review and distribute documentation; coordinate customs exams.
• Coordinate purchasing/negotiation of ship dates and MOQs with Buying Staff.
• Distribute purchase orders and issue chargebacks for non-compliance.
• Expedite documents and purchase orders; file related records.
• Maintain track/trace systems and reporting dashboards.

Skills

HTS knowledge

CROSS knowledge

Excel

MS Outlook

Word

Access

Attention to detail

Staff management

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Access

Job description

Potpourri Group Inc., referred to as "PGI", was founded in 1963, publishing a single consumer catalog title. New brands were added through internal development and acquisitions so that today PGI has grown to be one of the most successful multi-brand direct-to-consumer merchants in America, serving millions of customers a year.

At PGI, we look for unique talent and skills, and above all else, passion. Our employees are enthusiastic team members who love what they do, and come to work every day ready to jump in and roll up their sleeves. Employees here take initiative, take pride in their work and accomplishments, and are trusted to work independently while being team players known for sharing ideas, support, and resources.

PGI is a collaborative team-oriented environment with an entrepreneurial spirit. Team members are encouraged to think outside of the box, be creative, and push the envelope. Ideas are welcomed and generated through brainstorming, informal meetings, and even hallway and coffee room conversations. The workload is significant, deadlines run tight, critical projects are always on the table, but everyone pulls together to “get it done” because they care. People are more than just co-workers at PGI and it’s more than just another job here. It’s a calling, it’s a community, and it’s a career.

Position Overview:

The Potpourri Group is seeking a motivated Import Compliance Manager to join our Merchandising team. This position supports our Merchandising department managing the daily activity of import compliance to ensure prompt and accurate delivery, while negotiating sales contracts and maintaining inventory levels.

Responsibilities:

Compliance:

• HTS classification of products. Have an expert understanding of the harmonized tariff schedule. Particularly in apparel, jewelry, toys, home décor, and lawn & garden.
• Ability to navigate ACE
• Audits/review 7501’s for accuracy.
• Manges all compliance requirement to import cargo into the commerce of the United States U.S. F&W, FDA, EPA, U.S. CPSC, FCC, and U.S.D.A.
• U.S. CPSC E-Filing management.
• Assists Import Broker & Freight Carriers with shipment coordination.
• Assist with documentation review & distribution.
• Coordinates distribution of required documentation for U.S. Customs exams and holds.
• Assist with Purchasing/negotiating ship dates and MOQ’s and communicating to Buying Staff.
• Purchase order distribution and issue chargebacks for non-compliance.
• Expediting documents and purchase orders.
• Network filing of documents, purchase orders, sales confirmations.
• Landed cost audits and cost engineering.
• Utilizing Outlook to provide vendors with detailed instructions.
• Calculating landed cost estimations.
• Ability to manage staff.

Logistics:

• The ability to navigate track and trace systems.
• Expediting shipments.
• Creating and maintaining various spreadsheets for reporting.
• Utilizing track/trace system and maintaining purchase order database.

Requirements:

• Expert understanding of HTS and CROSS.
• High level of computer skills.
• High level of accuracy.
• Excel, MS Outlook, Word & Access skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational & communication skills.
• Analytical skills & accurate math calculations.
• The ability to manage staff.
• Ability to multi-task in a very fast-paced work environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Vacation Time, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts, Working Advantage Program, Employee Assistance Program and Good RX

Potpourri Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer